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KCY 723P

1975 MG B GT V8

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,485 mi
Last recorded92,485 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1975 MG B GT V852,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCY 723P
MakeMG
ModelB GT V8
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 92,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 92,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.94% CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging up to 70% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 92,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 92,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring attachment prescribed area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging 46% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 92,113 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,870 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,254 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 90,254 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2013 89,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear brake imbalance

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,642 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,409 miles

How Reliable is the MG B GT V8?

Based on 7,164 MOT tests across 809 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
809
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 160
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 154
brake binding 141
Stop lamp not working 132
Horn not working 109
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KCY 723P is a 1975 MG B GT V8 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1975 MG B GT V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B GT V8 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KCY 723P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B GT V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 51 years old, this MG B GT V8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KCY 723P registered?

KCY 723P is a 1975 MG B GT V8, first registered on 18 September 1975.

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